The major objective of the proposed AIDS Psychosocial Research Center is to conduct a coordinated, multidisciplinary, investigative effort into the biopsychosocial aspects of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is our contention that by studying the interaction of psychosocial and neuropsychological variables, we can enhance our understanding of the disease and the progression (or lack thereof) of the HTLV-III infection. The proposed AIDS Research Center is organized into core and individual studies. The Center will include administrative, immunologic, psychological, and data management cores. The core will support and facilitate the work of eight investigative teams. The individual research studies proposed by these teams are designed to address various aspects of the Center's research aims by sharing measurements, to foster research synergism. Target groups for the studies include intravenous drug users, male homosexuals and children who are seropositive for the AIDS virus, and minority groups at risk. The investigations themselves range from epidemiologic studies to psychosocial aspects of intervention, dementia and developmental change, studies of community reaction to the disorder, and the effect of emotional events and nutritional behavior. Their implication in the progression of infection are also central features in this proposal. Close ties to the research, clinical, and wider community are an important component in the Center's research and dissemination strategy. The disciplines involve, but are not limited to, anthropology, psychology, sociology, psychiatry, immunology, neurology, nutrition, epidemiology, and nuclear medicine.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50MH042455-03
Application #
3107181
Study Section
(SRCM)
Project Start
1986-09-30
Project End
1991-02-28
Budget Start
1988-06-01
Budget End
1989-02-28
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1988
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Miami School of Medicine
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
City
Miami
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
33101
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